The Board is authorized to employ such clerical and technical staff assistants as may be necessary to enable the Board to transact its business and to fix their compensation. The Board is authorized to employ hearing officers to conduct hearings under Section 3-7012. Hearing officers employed by the Board shall be qualified to hold the position as determined by the Board. Hearing officers shall be attorneys licensed to practice law in this State.
55 ILCS 5/3-7004